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Explores open-access research covering the past and present chemistries and chemical processes that operate within geological systems on Earth and beyond.

Frontiers in Geochemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond. Led by Field Chief Editor Charles Langmuir from Harvard Universit...

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Ian Bull

University of Bristol

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Organic Geochemistry

Kenneth WW Sims

University of Wyoming

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Solid Earth Geochemistry

William Berry Lyons

The Ohio State University

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Environmental Geochemistry

Alexandra Yang Yang

Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

China

Associate Editor

Solid Earth Geochemistry

Alysia Danielle Cox

Montana Technological University

United States

Associate Editor

Solid Earth Geochemistry

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Scope

Frontiers in Geochemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond. Led by Field Chief Editor Charles Langmuir from Harvard University, Frontiers in Geochemistry welcomes research contributions in various domains of geochemistry, aiming to bridge the gap between understanding past and present chemistries and their implications for the environment and society. Topics include, but are not limited to: biogeochemistry environmental geochemistry mineral geochemistry organic geochemistry solid earth geochemistry The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as: SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - Research in environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry can contribute to understanding and improving water quality and management. SDG 13: Climate Action - Studies in geochemistry can help us understand past and present climate changes and inform strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change. SDG 14: Life Below Water - Research in biogeochemistry and environmental geochemistry can provide insights into the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems. SDG 15: Life on Land - Geochemical research can contribute to our understanding of terrestrial ecosystems, their preservation, and restoration. Manuscripts unrelated to the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond, or those that do not align with the journal's focus on advancing research in geochemistry will not be considered for publication. Frontiers in Geochemistry is committed to advancing developments in the field of geochemistry by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, to enable the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Aims

Frontiers in Geochemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond.

Led by Field Chief Editor Charles Langmuir from Harvard University, Frontiers in Geochemistry welcomes research contributions in various domains of geochemistry, aiming to bridge the gap between understanding past and present chemistries and their implications for the environment and society. Topics include, but are not limited to:

biogeochemistry

environmental geochemistry

mineral geochemistry

organic geochemistry

solid earth geochemistry

The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as:

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - Research in environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry can contribute to understanding and improving water quality and management.

SDG 13: Climate Action - Studies in geochemistry can help us understand past and present climate changes and inform strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.

SDG 14: Life Below Water - Research in biogeochemistry and environmental geochemistry can provide insights into the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems.

SDG 15: Life on Land - Geochemical research can contribute to our understanding of terrestrial ecosystems, their preservation, and restoration.

Manuscripts unrelated to the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond, or those that do not align with the journal's focus on advancing research in geochemistry will not be considered for publication.

Frontiers in Geochemistry is committed to advancing developments in the field of geochemistry by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, to enable the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/about

ISSN
2813-5962
Editor-in-Chief
Charles Langmuir (Harvard University, Cambridge, United States) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Biogeochemistry

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/sections/biogeochemistry

  • Environmental Geochemistry

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/sections/environmental-geochemistry

  • Mineral Geochemistry

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/sections/mineral-geochemistry

  • Organic Geochemistry

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/sections/organic-geochemistry

  • Solid Earth Geochemistry

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/sections/solid-earth-geochemistry

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Data Report
  • Opinion
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,195 — Original Research, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory
  • - Category B: CHF 1,750 — Mini Review, Perspective, Data Report, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Correction, Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

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Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/about

Instructions for authors

Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Data Report (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Correction (fee category C)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/geochemistry/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

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Journal metrics

Articles
38
Total views
4,200,000
Downloads
69,600
Citations
169

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
169
Time to decision
35
Time to publication
98

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-23.